SEED FUNDING JOINT PROGRAMMES

Egypt

Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Egypt for SDG Acceleration

SDG 2 Zero Hunger LogoSDG 3 Good Health and Well-BeingSDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

PROJECT TITLE

Strengthening Sustainable and Resilient Food and Nutrition Systems in Egypt for SDG Acceleration

ContextEgypt engaged actively in the 2021 Food Systems Summit process, convening a national dialogue and developing national pathways with recommended interventions for improving food security and nutrition by 2030. To enhance multi-sectorial coordination and spearhead the transformation process, the Government created a National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems chaired by the Prime Minister and bringing together several ministries to coordinate joint actions. Strengthening coordination mechanisms, fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships, consolidating accountability structures, focusing on the availability of evidence, analysis, and data, are identified as key priorities to strengthen the food systems governance structure in Egypt.
PUNOsWFP, FAO, UNICEF
Contribution to SDGsSDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being, 12 Responsible Consumption and Production.
Contribution to other SDG transitionsClimate, biodiversity, pollution
DurationJune 2024 – May 2025
Expected financial leverage$87,000 (PUNO co-financing)
Alignment with SG Call to ActionPolicy integration; Food systems governance; Research, data, technology and innovation; Inclusive and participatory design; Private sector engagement
OutcomesThe JP contributes to strengthening policy and governance frameworks for food systems transformation and generating evidence and analysis on key dimensions of food systems to inform decision-making, supporting the work of the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems. The JP complements the government’s flagship program “Country Platform for the Nexus of Water, Food and Energy”, which provides a mechanism to mobilize climate finance and private investments.
Partners
  • National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems, including Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Supply and Internal Trade, Health and Population, Planning and Economic Development, International Cooperation, Social Solidarity, Youth and Sports, Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Water Resources and Irrigation, and Trade and Industry, as well as representatives of the Defense Ministry and the National Authority for Food Safety
  • Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics
  • CSOs, private sector, IFIs
Outputs
  • Strengthen capacity of government institutions including the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems to effectively develop, implement, and monitor multi-sector, climate resilient, and gender responsive plans and initiatives for food system transformation.
  • Develop recommendations on financing options, partnerships and M&E for Egypt’s food systems strategies ad national pathways addressed to the National Committee for Food and Nutrition Systems.
  • Support development and/or drafting of M&E plans and costing plans for key policy frameworks relevant to food systems agenda, including on anaemia reduction and marketing of breastmilk substitutes.
  • Conduct analysis on gender-disaggregated impacts of economic crises on different food systems segments.
  • Carry out analysis and develop recommendations for: 1) more efficient, climate resilient, and gender responsive food value chains; 2) food loss and waste systems in small-holder farming systems; 3) food marketing.
Guidance on Ministerial level interventions
18/07/2023
New Guidance Note available for Ministers that are interested in delivering interventions from the floor during the UNFSS+2 Stocktaking Moment Plenary Sessions.
Stakeholders' Contribution Document
06/07/2023

The advanced unedited version of the Stakeholders “Shadow Report to the UNFSS+2” is now available. Learn what the Food Systems Stakeholders have done to support the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) follow-up, where they see signs of progress, as well as their expectations from the UNFSS+2.

27/06/2023

Funding agreement signed to empower emerging leaders in developing countries to help transform food systems for a sustainable future.

23/06/2023
A high-level panel of health experts explores the opportunity of food systems transformation for the health of people and the planet during the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub's Webinar Series. 
21/06/2023

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub has released a Synthesis Report on the regional preparatory meetings held in advance of the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment, in partnership with the UN Regional Commissions, regional stakeholders and the wider UN system. This report encapsulates the outcomes and recommendations from the series of five regional meetings. These insights have been instrumental in guiding the development of the UNFSS+2 programme and roadmap. This report represents a key input for the upcoming evidence -based discussion on global efforts, successes, challenges and paths to transform our food systems.

19/06/2023

The Indonesian Academy of Food and Nutrition – Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPG - AIPI) has developed and shared six comprehensive policy briefs, addressing critical issues in the country's and global food and nutrition systems. These briefs provide valuable insights and recommendations for improving various aspects of the archipelagic country’s unique food and nutrition landscape.

FAO/Alessandra Benedetti
07/06/2023

Registration is now open for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment. We invite UN Member States to submit the registration of National Delegations via the FAO Members Gateway as soon as possible. We also invite all food systems actors worldwide to register for the virtual campus of the UNFSS+2 to join this historic event to create lasting change to transform our food systems. 

05/06/2023

In its inaugural meeting, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub's Scientific Advisory Committee discusses science-driven solutions for transforming food systems.

12/05/2023
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is pleased to invite applications for exhibition booths during the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (24-26 July 2023), taking place in FAO Headquarters, Rome.
11/05/2023
The Hub's first Food Systems Solutions Webinar on 11 May 2023 provided insights into how countries and international organizations can ensure that food labels and standards contribute to sustainable food systems.
08/05/2023
National Convenors gather in Hanoi, Vietnam for transformative food systems dialogue - read the full summary of the session.
02/05/2023
In preparation for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in July 2023, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is inviting stakeholders (organizations of Youth, Indigenous Peoples, Private Sector, Women, Producers, etc.) to complete a survey capturing their journey to the UNFSS +2  and what they have been doing to implement or support food systems transformations.
20/04/2023
Elizabeth Mwende, a Youth Representative of the Hub’s Stakeholder Engagement and Networking Advisory (SENA) Group, shares her firsthand experience attending the Africa Regional Preparatory Meeting for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Niamey, Niger. She highlights the importance of youth engagement in food systems transformation and provides insights into the key discussions and outcomes of the meeting.
13/04/2023

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is hiring a specialist to support the overall organization of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in July 2023. Deadline to apply is 27 April 2023. 

11/04/2023
This interview with Stefanos Fotiou, Director of the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, is part of a series conducted in the lead-up to the 4th Global Conference of the One Planet Network Sustainable Food Systems Programme to be held from 24-27 April in Hanoi, Vietnam.
05/04/2023
The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub is pleased to invite applications for side events during the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (24-26 July 2023).
29/03/2023

Italian Prime Minister H.E. Giorgia Meloni announced Italy's hosting of the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment in Rome from July 24-26 during her video speech at The Summit for Democracy 2023.

21/03/2023

The Hub has developed templates to be used by countries in their preparations for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment.  These templates can be used to present the overall journey and progress of countries towards implementing food systems transformation and to present their stories and examples of good practices.

 

20/03/2023
The first of five Regional Preparatory Meetings for the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment kicks off in Niamey, Niger to consolidate regional learning and identify promising solutions for transforming food systems.
09/03/2023

The Food Systems Solutions Dialogue schedule for March - July 2023 has been released.